ZT 620CF: February pre-order, Dec 26 delivery. Worth the Wait!

[MaestroGustav]

12 months ago I was new around here-- guess I still am. This forum brought the Emerson/ZT collaboration to my attention.

My only folder at the time was an Emerson Commander from around 12 years ago.

The wave opening feature is huge for me.

This 620 is incredibly robust! rock solid. And the wave feature functions perfectly.

I'm impressed! And very pleased I pulled the trigger. It will replace my Emerson. The blade itself, and the lockup, are superior; the frame is much more solid. Heavier, but a good trade.

Now: how do I break it in? It is a bit stiff for proper thumb release.

ETA Pics follow soon!

 

[steveg30]

I have the 0620 and love it. It has to be one of the smoothest wave opening emersons made. Congrats on your new knife. For break in I would wave it open some maybe put a drop of oil in the pivot, otherwise just play with it. O ya welcome to the forums.

 

[dr_fosg8]

Congrats! That is a looong wait my man. I have one also. For the resistance when thumbing open try seeing if you are accidentally squeezing the lock bar while trying to open it. I have noticed this with mine, if you put ANY pressure on the lock bar it is difficult to open. Squeeze it too hard and the blade will NOT open.

 

[feuerizer]

I was very lucky and able to buy mine as soon as I saw one offered by a finnish online shop. Since it has been sold out. No luck on the 0562cf, btw.

As I am a lefty, I naturally avoid the lockbar problem. So I cannot comment on that issue. Nevertheless it took me two days to figure out the right technique to flip the knife open via the thumb stud. You have to apply the pressure on the disk in the right way. When you open the knife slowly, your thumb moves up and to the right (for a right handed person: to the left). When you flick, only move your thumb up then the blade flies open.
Mine is really smooth, the blade almost closes under its own weight.

There is only one minor bug: the stop pin turns around its axis, which makes a sound and gives a feeling insecurity (if that is the right word to describe it).